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as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
a workable plan for attracting a minor league team to the city
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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a workable solution to the state's growing financial woes
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Recent Examples of workable
But efforts to move to a second phase unraveled in March, with Israel and Hamas accusing the others of violating the terms of the deal and the Trump administration failing to provide a workable new option.
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Laura Kelly, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Dems need to acknowledge their failings, rework their policies in these three crucial areas, return to a party of common sense and love of country, and offer real, workable solutions to compete with Trump’s ill-conceived and ill-intended ones.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s lots to learn and see inside this museum and science center that offers more than 45 touchable, workable exhibits that teach kids about various natural phenomena and basic scientific principles.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Fred Fleitz, vice chair of the American security program with the America First Policy Center, a home for officials from Trump’s first term, said Israel is escalating the stakes in Gaza as leverage to Arab and Gulf partners to find a serious, workable plan to replace Hamas.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 May 2025
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Laura Kelly, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Dems need to acknowledge their failings, rework their policies in these three crucial areas, return to a party of common sense and love of country, and offer real, workable solutions to compete with Trump’s ill-conceived and ill-intended ones.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s lots to learn and see inside this museum and science center that offers more than 45 touchable, workable exhibits that teach kids about various natural phenomena and basic scientific principles.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Fred Fleitz, vice chair of the American security program with the America First Policy Center, a home for officials from Trump’s first term, said Israel is escalating the stakes in Gaza as leverage to Arab and Gulf partners to find a serious, workable plan to replace Hamas.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workable
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Dutch’s mission is rooted in making that bond possible—for more people—by providing affordable, ongoing access to care.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In games that last 20 minutes or less, players compete in two teams of five (10 possible characters to choose from) in a classic game of capture the flag with several non-classical modifications.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Share helpful, relevant content that is useful to your customers.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Kagi founder suggested that licensing Google Search could allow entities of all sizes to have genuinely useful custom search tools.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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As a clinical psychology researcher in training, my goal is to recruit a wide range of individuals into our studies to make our findings more applicable to all.—
Samantha N. Melendez,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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An applicable passenger vehicle for the tax break also would include all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles, if their final assembly took place in the United States.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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If replacing cabinetry isn’t feasible, especially for renters, start by adjusting your lighting.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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The big picture: the Chinese government’s release made clear that the recent phone conversation between President Trump and President Xi Jinping was critical in making a deal feasible.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Here are a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The gun industry also disputed Mexico’s argument that manufacturers deliberately produce military-style assault rifles and other weapons that, for both practical and aesthetic reasons, appeal to mobsters.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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But Bloomberg reported that Gazprom had concluded such a plan was not viable.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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With a bus system known for being unreliable and inconvenient, some advocates and commuters say work will need to be done to rebuild trust with riders and to entice new ones to see the bus as a viable option.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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The Latin root of compliance means a physical response to force—what happens to a bodily organ under applied pressure.—
Zoe Roth
April 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2025
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Jain: That’s a powerful example of applied storytelling.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Negotiating parties could hammer out more practicable arrangements.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
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The technology suddenly seemed practicable.—
Matthew Hutson,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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